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6-28-17, 9:25pm

catherine replied to a thread When minority ideologies collide in Simple Public Policy

As liberal as I am, I think this stuff is laughable. Maybe it's my age showing.

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6-28-17, 9:08pm

catherine replied to a thread The bottom fell out (part II). in Family Matters & Relationships

Oh, well. By the second date you usually know. I hope you had a good meal at least, and not a lot of dead air.

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6-28-17, 8:50pm

catherine replied to a thread Would you buy a very small house? in Housing

We are having trouble selling my BIL's house because it "only" has 1.5 bathrooms (as does my house--the one I raised 4 kids in with no bathroom...

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6-28-17, 4:48pm

catherine replied to a thread When minority ideologies collide in Simple Public Policy

That's one of my favorite poems, too!!

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6-27-17, 10:01am

catherine replied to a thread Seattle Minumum Wage in Simple Public Policy

Interesting study. I haven't completely formulated my opinion on this, despite being a Sandernista. On one hand, I really think it's wrong to have an...

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6-26-17, 4:47pm

catherine replied to a thread The bottom fell out (part II). in Family Matters & Relationships

Well, she didn't audition them formally, but she just shopped around and found someone willing to donate with no strings attached.

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6-26-17, 10:58am

catherine replied to a thread The bottom fell out (part II). in Family Matters & Relationships

Your friend probably voted for Trump. I disagree with her. Does she see admitting a mistake as male weakness? Submission? How can an equal...

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6-26-17, 9:26am

catherine replied to a thread A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World in Creating Community, SL Events

I don't think self-improvement is exclusive to women. I'm a rabid "self-improver"--My hero in high school was Ben Franklin, because of his...

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6-26-17, 8:31am

catherine replied to a thread The bottom fell out (part II). in Family Matters & Relationships

Gee, I could set you up with a 50 something woman who is amazing. She's single, very independent, no kids, is a physical trainer and hyper-healthy....

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6-26-17, 7:47am

catherine replied to a thread The bottom fell out (part II). in Family Matters & Relationships

My DDs best friend is another example. She auditioned sperm donors and found one. She owns a bakery in Brooklyn, so she's up at 4am, working all day...

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6-26-17, 7:33am

catherine replied to a thread The bottom fell out (part II). in Family Matters & Relationships

I was just speaking in general. My mother divorced three times and I'm on year 40 of my 1st marriage. But I still believe that some people a) don't...

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6-26-17, 6:57am

catherine replied to a thread The bottom fell out (part II). in Family Matters & Relationships

My daughter has played around with polyamory and open relationships. When she asks me about whether her she should or shouldn't, my answer is always...

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6-25-17, 11:54am

catherine replied to a thread Grenfell Towers in Simple Public Policy

OK, so it sounds it's me just not paying attention.

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6-25-17, 11:48am

catherine replied to a thread question for ebay sellers in Consumerism & The Media

Speaking of mid-century modern: Take a look at the cover shot on this not-very-flattering article about worst home decor. When we moved in in...

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6-25-17, 11:41am

catherine replied to a thread question for ebay sellers in Consumerism & The Media

I think they're great! We had a Mikasa pattern with those same "harvest gold" tones and big flowers. I should have kept them!

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6-25-17, 11:19am

catherine replied to a thread question for ebay sellers in Consumerism & The Media

I do sell occasionally on eBay, but not china. However, I've looked for china on eBay, and it's usually for replacement pieces. I think you have the...

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6-25-17, 11:11am

catherine started a thread Grenfell Towers in Simple Public Policy

I plead guilty to being outside of the news bubble for a few days or so, but in my relaxed combing-through-the news-on-a-Sunday mode, it just came to...

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6-24-17, 12:02pm

catherine replied to a thread Big win at flower show! in Gardening & Farming

That is beautiful!! So simple and elegant! I'd love to see it lit up. Congrats!

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6-24-17, 11:29am

catherine replied to a thread Would you buy a house without a driveway? in Housing

I should be good now!

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6-24-17, 11:12am

catherine replied to a thread need to buy a sofa in Frugality, Products & Purchases

I agree with IL that for spare sleeping purposes, you should get the kind with removable back cushions. I had a couch like that and loved it. It was...

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6-24-17, 9:41am

catherine replied to a thread need to buy a sofa in Frugality, Products & Purchases

I'm assuming you're short, and the seat is too deep? I have that problem a lot. I have to use lumbar pillows on my sofa. In fact, I might be the ONLY...

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6-24-17, 8:47am

catherine replied to a thread Would you buy a house without a driveway? in Housing

Makes me think of Princeton, then. If you want to park really close to the main street, it's harder to find a parking space, but on the whole, I...

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6-24-17, 8:38am

catherine replied to a thread Would you buy a house without a driveway? in Housing

From my experiences with driveways: a) The urban parking issue: My son lived in an apartment on the Palisades overlooking the Hudson River. It was...

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6-24-17, 7:56am

catherine replied to a thread The bottom fell out (part II). in Family Matters & Relationships

I vote for a 2nd chance IF you would have gone out with her again without the lie. Just as I thought--she just wanted a foot in the door because most...

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6-23-17, 7:04pm

catherine replied to a thread "I just want a life" in Family Matters & Relationships

Good call. Best of luck to you, freshstart. It's torture watching loved ones suffer needlessly.

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6-23-17, 6:55pm

catherine replied to a thread need to buy a sofa in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Depends on what you want. I've bought furniture online--when my son moved into his apartment he needed a sofa. I found him a nice one, right in his...

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6-23-17, 9:23am

catherine replied to a thread Culture wars out of the closet in Simple Public Policy

Well, you're very clear about what side of the culture war you're on. I can actually see your point there. But not here

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6-23-17, 8:25am

catherine replied to a thread Culture wars out of the closet in Simple Public Policy

Sorry about the paywall. Here's a couple of paragraphs... Why did Europe decide it could take in the poor and dispossessed of the world? Why did...

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